Honkai: Star Rail 2026 Anniversary Guide & 2027 Predictions

The Honkai: Star Rail anniversary has become one of the biggest periods of the year for Trailblazers. Each celebration has brought free pulls, Stellar Jade, boosted farming events, special activities, and increasingly valuable account rewards. With the third anniversary now behind us, there is also enough history to make a sensible early prediction for what the fourth anniversary could offer in 2027.

Honkai: Star Rail 3rd Anniversary Release Date

Honkai: Star Rail launched on April 26, 2023, making April 26 the game’s anniversary date. While the anniversary update can arrive a few days or even several weeks before the exact date, the main celebration has consistently been built around late April.

The most recent celebration was the Honkai: Star Rail third anniversary on April 26, 2026, during Version 4.2. It continued several traditions from earlier years while expanding the rewards with another free 5-star exchange opportunity and additional anniversary activities.

Honkai: Star Rail 3rd Anniversary Rewards in 2026

Version 4.2 delivered one of the game’s largest anniversary reward packages so far. The easiest rewards came from simply logging in.

Through Festive Gifts, players could check in for seven days and receive a total of 20 Star Rail Special Passes. On April 26, the To The Ones That Blaze anniversary gift also provided 1,600 Stellar Jade and 10 Fuel. Since 1,600 Stellar Jade equals ten Warps, these two rewards alone represented 30 limited-banner pulls.

Another major reward was Golden Companion Spirit ×1 through Stellar Companions. This item could be exchanged for a 5-star character from the Stellar Convergence shop. For the third anniversary, the exchange lineup included Robin, Huohuo, Topaz & Numby, Ruan Mei, Luocha, and the standard 5-star characters available in the shop.

The anniversary went beyond the basic login gifts. Across Version 4.2 anniversary content, the reward summary listed 20 Star Rail Special Passes, 3,670 Stellar Jade, Golden Companion Spirit ×1, and additional rewards. This total included Jade from the anniversary’s various events rather than another separate 3,670 Jade gift.

Players could also earn extra resources from anniversary web activities and the annual Trailblaze report. The 2026 celebration featured Relic Recon, which allowed players to obtain up to six 5-star +15 Relics with four initial substats, while special boosted-drop activities made the anniversary period especially useful for account progression.

Version 4.2 also reset the First-Time Top-Up Double Bonus for Oneiric Shard bundles. This was not a free reward, but it was important for players who planned to purchase currency during the anniversary.

How the Anniversary Rewards Have Improved Each Year

Looking at previous celebrations makes the current reward pattern much easier to understand.

First Anniversary – 2024

The first anniversary took place on April 26, 2024, during Version 2.1. Its headline rewards established a formula that is still recognizable today: 20 Star Rail Special Passes and 1,600 Stellar Jade.

Version 2.1 also upgraded the usual farming bonuses. Planar Fissure and Realm of the Strange offered 300% rewards, giving players triple drops for selected Planar Ornament and Cavern of Corrosion farming attempts. Events such as Cosmodyssey helped make the first anniversary feel like more than a simple login campaign.

Second Anniversary – 2025

The second anniversary on April 26, 2025 kept the 20-pass login reward and 1,600 Stellar Jade gift, while also adding 10 Fuel.

The biggest step forward was the introduction of a free Golden Companion Spirit. Players could exchange it for a 5-star character, with Ruan Mei and Luocha among the limited choices alongside standard characters. This significantly increased the practical value of the anniversary because players were no longer receiving only pull currency—they were also able to directly select a 5-star from the available exchange pool.

The second anniversary also brought 300% Planar Fissure and Realm of the Strange periods, reinforcing boosted farming as another recurring anniversary feature.

When Is the Next Honkai: Star Rail Anniversary?

The fourth Honkai: Star Rail anniversary will fall on April 26, 2027. The exact version number and event schedule have not been announced yet, so any specific reward list circulating this far in advance should be treated as speculation.

The anniversary update itself may begin before April 26. That has happened in previous years, with the main patch launching first and the anniversary-day mail or special event unlocking later.

What Rewards Can We Expect for the 4th Anniversary in 2027?

Nothing has been confirmed yet, but the first three anniversaries show several strong patterns.

The safest prediction is another 20 Star Rail Special Passes from a seven-day login event and 1,600 Stellar Jade around April 26. Both rewards have appeared consistently across all three anniversary celebrations, making them the clearest candidates to return.

A new Golden Companion Spirit also looks plausible. The system appeared as a major second-anniversary reward and returned for the third anniversary with an expanded exchange lineup. If it continues in 2027, more older limited 5-star characters could potentially be added to Stellar Convergence.

Players can also reasonably watch for triple-drop farming events, an annual Trailblaze report, special web events, commemorative activities, and another First-Time Top-Up Double Bonus reset. These have all become familiar parts of the anniversary period.

What should not be assumed is an exact Stellar Jade total. The third anniversary’s 3,670-Jade figure came from multiple Version 4.2 anniversary activities, so the fourth anniversary total will depend on the events included in its update.

How to Prepare for the Next HSR Anniversary

If you want to get maximum value from the next celebration, avoid spending every resource immediately before the anniversary patch. Keep an eye on your Stellar Jade, Special Passes, Fuel, Relic needs, and banner pity, especially once the anniversary Special Program is announced.

It can also be smart to delay major Oneiric Shard purchases close to the anniversary until it is clear when the first top-up bonus will reset again. Previous anniversary updates refreshed the double bonus, which can change the value of purchasing before versus after the patch.

Final Thoughts

The Honkai: Star Rail anniversary has steadily grown from a generous login celebration into a major yearly event with free pulls, Stellar Jade, farming bonuses, account-progression rewards, and selectable 5-star characters. The third anniversary in 2026 gave players 20 Special Passes, 1,600 Jade and 10 Fuel as its core gifts, while the wider anniversary content offered substantially more.

For the HSR fourth anniversary in 2027, April 26 is the date to watch. A repeat of the 20-pass login bonus and 1,600 Stellar Jade is the strongest prediction, while another Golden Companion Spirit and expanded 5-star exchange would be a natural continuation of the current system.

Get Ready for Future Banners with LootBar

Anniversary rewards can provide a strong head start, but new characters and Light Cones can quickly use up a saved Warp budget. If you plan to top up, LootBar offers Honkai: Star Rail Oneiric Shards and the Express Supply Pass through direct HSR top-up, without requiring your game account login. If you are looking for a convenient Honkai Star Rail Top up option before upcoming banners, Oneiric Shards can be converted to Stellar Jade at a 1:1 rate, helping you build up additional pulls after your free anniversary rewards are spent. Before purchasing, always double-check your UID, server, and current anniversary top-up bonuses so you can plan your pulls efficiently